--- product_id: 47196109 title: "Haiga - Shortgrain Rice 2kg" brand: "tamaki" price: "9075 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Tamaki" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/47196109-haiga-shortgrain-rice-2kg store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # 2kg premium shortgrain rice soft, fluffy texture with nutty aroma resealable pouch for freshness Haiga - Shortgrain Rice 2kg **Brand:** tamaki **Price:** 9075 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍣 Elevate your meals with the authentic taste of Tamaki Haiga rice! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Haiga - Shortgrain Rice 2kg by tamaki - **How much does it cost?** 9075 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/47196109-haiga-shortgrain-rice-2kg) ## Best For - tamaki enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tamaki brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Freshness Locked In:** Resealable 2kg pouch keeps rice aromatic and moisture-free for longer shelf life. - • **Chef-Approved Quality:** Trusted by culinary experts for consistent, premium results in every dish. - • **Tradition Meets Nutrition:** Light milling preserves natural vitamins & minerals for a healthier bite. - • **Fluffy Texture, Every Time:** Perfectly soft and tender grains that gently cling—ideal for sushi and bowls. - • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Gluten-free and easy to cook, fits effortlessly into diverse cuisines. ## Overview Tamaki Haiga Shortgrain Rice is a 2kg premium Japanese-style rice, lightly milled to retain essential nutrients and natural germ. It offers a soft, fluffy texture with a subtle nutty aroma, perfect for sushi, rice bowls, and everyday cooking. Packaged in a resealable pouch, it ensures lasting freshness and is favored by chefs and home cooks for its consistent quality and versatility. ## Description desertcart.com : Tamaki Haiga - Shortgrain Rice 2kg : Grocery & Gourmet Food Review: UPDATE: Fabulous Flavor and Nutrition ($$) - UPDATE: September 30, 2020 Replenished my stock and it was put into a box without any headroom (the bag touched the top of the box) so when I cut it open it cut open the bag of rice. Annoying. The rice is nitrogen-packed which keeps it fresh and I wasn't ready to open this bag for another couple of weeks. :( I love rice. Short grain, long grain, sushi, basmati, arborio, carnaroli, bomba, Jasmine, sticky, black, red, green, white. But for many years, Lundberg Golden Rose, a medium-to-short grain brown rice, was my standard, every day rice, and pretty much my favorite rice, despite being brown. (In other varieties of rice I preferred the taste of white rice.) Sadly, they stopped growing it. I was looking for another all-around day-to-day rice. I experimented making GABA rice, I also sprouted rice, and tried other ways to coax myself to eat brown rice. I had two concerns: Limiting the phytic acid/making the nutrients bio available and flavor. I did feel slightly virtuous eating the sprouted and GABA rice, but the one aspect of brown rice I did like (not the taste), the "bite" or chewiness, was destroyed. Then a few years ago I heard about Haga Mai, but it wasn't readily available. When I saw this on desertcart, I knew I had to try it. This rice is ridiculously delicious. It is chewy, has the mildness of white rice with just a bit of the rich flavor of brown. It could end up being my permanent replacement for Golden Rose. But it is very pricey. I am hoping that if demand increases, the price will come down. Really good though! *I'm still rating it four stars for value for money because if it is as nutritionally rich as all the hype, it's a pretty good value. Review: Absolutely delicious - I absolutely love this rice. It's delicious and nutritious. I like to make it in my instant pot and it comes out perfect every time. 1 cup of rice to 1 cup of liquid (I like to make it with broth) or water, a generous pinch of salt. Cook 4 minutes at high pressure and allow for natural pressure release (which takes about 15-20 minutes) and the rice comes out perfect. Tender with just the right amount of chew. Sometimes I sauté a finely chopped shallot in duck fat (or butter) directly in the Instant Pot before adding the rice and liquid for extra flavor. Mmmm, I'm going to make some today! P.S. Make sure to rinse the rice well several times before use. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01LYMW6E9 | | ASIN | B01LYMW6E9 | | Best Sellers Rank | #40,360 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #64 in Dried White Rice | | Brand Name | Tamaki | | Coin Variety 1 | Short Grain | | Container Type | Pouch | | Cuisine | Japanese cuisine | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (268) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | grain | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 2.01 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 4.4 Pounds | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 11.26 x 8.46 x 3.15 inches; 4.4 Pounds | | Serving Range | 30-40 | | Size | 4.4 Pound (Pack of 1) | | UPC | 097267352638 | | UPC | 097267352638 | | Unit Count | 70.54 Ounce | | Units | 70.54 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tamaki - **Item Package Quantity:** 1 - **Item Weight:** 4.4 Pounds - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 70.54 Ounce ## Images ![Haiga - Shortgrain Rice 2kg - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61T7QhIxuVL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you use it for other recipes including non-japanies or only for Sushi?** A: It's a great rice with lots of flavor and texture. Most often I use it alone as a side dish. If a recipe specifically calls for sushi rice, I would not use Haiga. **Q: Please clarify..is it brown or white rice? Is it the same as spouted (gaba) ? Thank you!** A: Brown rice is a whole-grain rice with the inedible outer hull removed, white rice is the same grain with the hull, bran layer and cereal germ removed. Haiga ("rice germ" in Japanese) rice is a semi-transparent beige in color, and it tastes and cooks similarly to regular Japanese white rice - but it maintains many of the natural vitamins and other nutrients lost in processing white rice. Rice germ contains Vitamin B1, B2, B6, and E as well as fiber. **Q: Is this rice sticky enough to make sushi or rice balls? Thank you ahead of time.** A: Absolutely. I make rice balls all the time with it and it would definitely be suitable for sushi as well. This rice has superior flavor (in my opinion!) and nutrition (objectively) compared to fully-hulled sushi rice and its glycemic impact is surprisingly low. It’s the only rice I cook for my family now. **Q: Is roundup or glyphosate based pesticide/herbicides or any harmful products used in growing or drying this rice at any point?** A: I contacted the company. Bill, Our products are grown conventionally and are not organic. Best, Tyler Jones Tamaki Rice Corporation ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UPDATE: Fabulous Flavor and Nutrition ($$) *by T***) on September 10, 2019* UPDATE: September 30, 2020 Replenished my stock and it was put into a box without any headroom (the bag touched the top of the box) so when I cut it open it cut open the bag of rice. Annoying. The rice is nitrogen-packed which keeps it fresh and I wasn't ready to open this bag for another couple of weeks. :( I love rice. Short grain, long grain, sushi, basmati, arborio, carnaroli, bomba, Jasmine, sticky, black, red, green, white. But for many years, Lundberg Golden Rose, a medium-to-short grain brown rice, was my standard, every day rice, and pretty much my favorite rice, despite being brown. (In other varieties of rice I preferred the taste of white rice.) Sadly, they stopped growing it. I was looking for another all-around day-to-day rice. I experimented making GABA rice, I also sprouted rice, and tried other ways to coax myself to eat brown rice. I had two concerns: Limiting the phytic acid/making the nutrients bio available and flavor. I did feel slightly virtuous eating the sprouted and GABA rice, but the one aspect of brown rice I did like (not the taste), the "bite" or chewiness, was destroyed. Then a few years ago I heard about Haga Mai, but it wasn't readily available. When I saw this on Amazon, I knew I had to try it. This rice is ridiculously delicious. It is chewy, has the mildness of white rice with just a bit of the rich flavor of brown. It could end up being my permanent replacement for Golden Rose. But it is very pricey. I am hoping that if demand increases, the price will come down. Really good though! *I'm still rating it four stars for value for money because if it is as nutritionally rich as all the hype, it's a pretty good value. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely delicious *by E***. on June 14, 2024* I absolutely love this rice. It's delicious and nutritious. I like to make it in my instant pot and it comes out perfect every time. 1 cup of rice to 1 cup of liquid (I like to make it with broth) or water, a generous pinch of salt. Cook 4 minutes at high pressure and allow for natural pressure release (which takes about 15-20 minutes) and the rice comes out perfect. Tender with just the right amount of chew. Sometimes I sauté a finely chopped shallot in duck fat (or butter) directly in the Instant Pot before adding the rice and liquid for extra flavor. Mmmm, I'm going to make some today! P.S. Make sure to rinse the rice well several times before use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great high quality tasty rice. *by T***. on October 9, 2025* I've cooked Tamaki Haiga for many years and happy that it can now be purchased through Amazon. These days I add a tbsp of shio koji to a pot when I cook it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tamaki Haiga - Shortgrain Rice 2kg - Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound - Tamanishiki Super Premium Short Grain Rice, 4.4-Pounds --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/47196109-haiga-shortgrain-rice-2kg](https://www.desertcart.is/products/47196109-haiga-shortgrain-rice-2kg) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*